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MNR 879F

1967 Volkswagen 1500

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

24,848 mi
Last recorded24,848 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1967 Volkswagen 150041,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNR 879F
MakeVolkswagen
Model1500
Year1967
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 24,848 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,517 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor pan has hole but not within a prescribed area

off side rear back plate damp or contaminated

Fail 6 Aug 2015 245,174 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front floor pan has hole but not within a prescribed area

off side rear back plate damp or contaminated

Pass 8 Aug 2014 23,499 miles

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Jul 2014 23,497 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

near side front inner door step to floor pan holed and corroded but not within prescribed area

underbody of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 27 Jun 2013 22,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underneath heavily undersealed

Pass 24 May 2012 22,714 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,714 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 May 2011 22,589 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 22,589 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 22,388 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 22,388 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,588 miles

recently undersealed

Pass 30 May 2008 21,091 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen 1500?

Based on 5,923 MOT tests across 734 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
471
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 392
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 352
position lamp(s) not working 245
Headlamp aim too high 211
Stop lamp not working 206
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MNR 879F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500 in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1967 Volkswagen 1500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 41,672 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen 1500 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 392 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MNR 879F, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen 1500 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 59 years old, this Volkswagen 1500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MNR 879F registered?

MNR 879F is a 1967 Volkswagen 1500, first registered on 12 December 1967.

Is MNR 879F safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNR 879F shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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